June 22nd Announcements
June 19th, 2025
SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: K. Ikenberry & C. VerageACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:Today – Special Voters MeeetingLast day for Lost & FoundSPECIAL VOTER’S MEETING: We’ll have a brief meeting TODAY for membership changes only.LAST DAY: Please take a look at the items on the lost & found table in the narthex. Any items not claimed TODAY will be donated or disposed.VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Please consider he...
June 15th Announcements
June 15th, 2025
SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: K. Ikenberry & C. VerageACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:Today – Church cookout at 5:30pm at the shelter houseFriday – Fellowship at 6:00pmSunday – Special Voter’s MeetingCHURCH COOKOUT: Please join us for a church cookout at the shelter TODAY, Sunday, June 15, at 5:30 p.m. Bring your own meat for grilling and a dish or two to share.SPECIAL VOTER’S MEETING: We’ll have a brief me...
June 8th Announcements
June 7th, 2025
SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: E. Urban & Ceci JohnsonACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:June 8-10 District Convention @ Camp Okoboji DISTRICT CONVENTION: Please pray for the 42nd Convention of Iowa District West beginning Sunday and going through Tuesday at Camp Okoboji. Keep all who will be attending in your prayers for safe travels. Pray for God’s blessings upon our district and the business at hand. LOST & F...
June 1st Announcements
May 31st, 2025
SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: K. Dee & B. BarnesACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:June 7 – 9:30am Ladies’ GuildLADIES’ GUILD: All ladies young and old - join us this Saturday for fun and fellowship! Following 9:30 devotions, we will be beautifying the church grounds by planting flowers. Wear gardening clothes. And bring a snack to share.NEW ADDRESS: Former Holy Cross member, Lynn Girton, has a new address. See...
May 25th Announcements
May 24th, 2025
SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: K. Feldt & R. BrantnerPASTOR’S VACATION: Pastor Johnson will be on vacation beginning the afternoon of Sunday, May 11 through Friday, May 30th. Pastor Siegel will be leading Sunday services. You may still contact Pastor Johnson for urgent pastoral needs.CALENDAR CORRECTION: Please make the following update to your calendars: There will be NO Bible study, Vespers, or T...
May 18th Announcements
May 16th, 2025
SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: A. Friedrichs & R. StoferPASTOR’S VACATION: Pastor Johnson will be on vacation beginning the afternoon of Sunday, May 11 through Friday, May 30th. Pastor Siegel will be leading Sunday services. You may still contact Pastor Johnson for urgent pastoral needs.CALENDAR CORRECTION: Please make the following update to your calendars: There will be NO Bible study, Vespers, o...
May 11th Announcements
May 11th, 2025
SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: R. Lundberg & M. Selby UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:Pastor on Vacation this week6:00pm Friday - Fellowship CALENDAR CORRECTION: Please make the following update to your calendars: There will be NO Bible study, Vespers, or Table Talk on Wednesday the 28th, and NO Ascension service or Confessions Study on Thursday the 29th. PASTOR’S VACATION: Pastor Johnson will be on vacation b...
May 4th Announcements
May 4th, 2025
SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: A. Doying & L. Caro UPCOMING ACTIVITIES: May 10 – Homeschool Conference Anyone can join for 9:00am Matins and 3:30pm Suffrages! PASTOR’S VACATION: Pastor Johnson will be on vacation beginning the afternoon of Sunday, May 11 through Tuesday, May 27th. Pastor Siegel will be leading Sunday services. You may still contact Pastor Johnson for urgent pastoral needs. PLE...
No Ladies Guild
May 1st, 2025
No Ladies Guild meeting this Saturday, as previously scheduled. Watch announcements and your emails for the next meeting date.......
April 27th Announcements
April 24th, 2025
SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: Board of Education & Board of Stewardship UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:April 30 – Confirmation questioning following VespersMay 3 – Ladies’ Guild at 9:30amMay 4 – Confirmation Sunday LADIES GUILD: Join us this Saturday for fun and fellowship. All the ladies of Holy Cross - young and old - are invited to participate. 9:30 devotions followed by an activity. FREE ORGANIST WORKSHO...
April 20th Announcements
April 19th, 2025
SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: W. Johnson, R. StoferUPCOMING ACTIVITIES:April 25 – Fellowship at 6:00pmApril 30 – Confirmation questioning at 7:00pmMay 3 – Ladies’ Guild at 9:30amMay 4 – Confirmation SundayFOOD ALLERGY CARDS: We will now be trying to better label food for congregational events. If you bring a dish, please look for a food allergen table tent to fill out. If you have an allergy, look...
April 13th Announcements
April 13th, 2025
SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: C. Dee, K. Eubanks, M. NathUPCOMING ACTIVITIES:No Confirmation class this WednesdayApril 25 – Fellowship at 6:00pmMISSING SOMETHING? After the spring cleaning, if you cannot find an item, please check the lost and found in the entryway. Any extra things laying around have been placed there.EASTER BREAKFAST sign up is out! Consider how you may help.FREE ORGANIST WORKSH...
April 6th Announcements
April 6th, 2025
SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: C. Dee & M. SelbyUPCOMING ACTIVITIES:April 11 – Food Pantry SortingSEASON OF LENT: The word “Lent” comes from the old English word lencten. This season begins with Ash Wednesday, and runs for 40 days, until Easter. The Paraments for Lent are purple, except for the Fourth Sunday, Laetare Sunday, which is rose. The Gloria In Excelsis and the Alleluias before the Gospel ...
March 30th Announcements
March 28th, 2025
SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: I. Allen & G. Siegel UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:April 5 – Spring CleaningApril 5 – Ladies’ GuildApril 11 – Food Pantry Sorting Season of Lent: The word “Lent” comes from the old English word lencten. This season begins with Ash Wednesday, and runs for 40 days, until Easter. The Paraments for Lent are purple, except for the Fourth Sunday, Laetare Sunday, which is rose. The Gl...
March 23rd Announcements
March 22nd, 2025
SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: S. Schumacher & K. Palma UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:April 5 – Spring CleaningApril 5 – Ladies’ Guild Season of Lent: The word “Lent” comes from the old English word lencten. This season begins with Ash Wednesday, and runs for 40 days, until Easter. The Paraments for Lent are purple, except for the Fourth Sunday, Laetare Sunday, which is rose. The Gloria In Excelsis and the A...
Postponed
March 21st, 2025
The Dine & Dance activity scheduled for this Sunday has been postponed. ......
March 16th Announcements
March 15th, 2025
SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: K. Dee & C. WilliamsonUPCOMING ACTIVITIES:March 21 – Fellowship card night 6:00pmMarch 23 – Dine & Dance following Bible studySEASON OF LENT: The word “Lent” comes from the old English word lencten. This season begins with Ash Wednesday, and runs for 40 days, until Easter. The Paraments for Lent are purple, except for the Fourth Sunday, Laetare Sunday, which is rose. ...
March 9th Announcements
March 8th, 2025
SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: W. Johnson & E. UrbanUPCOMING ACTIVITIES:March 21 – Fellowship card night 6:00pmMarch 23 – Dine & Dance following Bible studySEASON OF LENT: The word “Lent” comes from the old English word lencten. This season begins with Ash Wednesday, and runs for 40 days, until Easter. The Paraments for Lent are purple, except for the Fourth Sunday, Laetare Sunday, which is rose. T...
All March 5th (Ash Wednesday) Activities Cancelled
March 5th, 2025
Due to the blizzard and high winds, all activities for Wednesday, March 5th have been cancelled, including (but not limited to) Soup Supper, Ash Wednesday Service, and Choir.For those wishing to keep the Ash Wednesday services and devotions from home, St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Council Bluffs, IA) is still planning to hold their service this evening at 7:00pmYouTube LiveFacebook LiveBulletins for...
March 2nd Announcements
March 1st, 2025
SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: A. Doying, K. Eubanks, H. SelbyUPCOMING ACTIVITIES:March 5 – Soup supper and Ash Wednesday service (No Confirmation)March 21 – Fellowship card night 6:00pmMarch 23 – Dine & Dance following Bible studyPRE-LENT SEASON: refers to the three weeks immediately before the start of Lent, a period of preparation for the penitential season of Lent where Christians engage in sel...